Head: Marieke Forster
An accessible girls' grammar school in Buckinghamshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
13.51 mi
Applications
558
Offers Made
187
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
School has a catchment area
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2025-10-03
Process
Appeals are heard by unpaid, trained volunteers and take place remotely by video conference. Decision letters are sent within 5 school days of the appeal decision.
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min).
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
74.1
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
59%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.82
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 65.9 | 74.8 | +9 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 93% | 99% | +7pp |
| EBacc entry | 43% | 60% | +17pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
43.0avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
69%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
69%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
72%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Religious Studies
43 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Art and Design
38 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Computer Science
37 entries
100%
+1.5pp vs school
Watch list
Physical Education
27 entries
93%
-6.0pp vs school
Business
78 entries
96%
-2.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
74 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Biology
70 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Psychology
64 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
29 entries
97%
-3.2pp vs school
Entry Requirements
GCSE Results Day is 21 August 2025 with deadline for responding to Sixth Form applications on 22 August 2025. Academic standards are required for qualified appeals.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (44.6%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 19 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 9 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,262
Teaching Staff / pupil
£392
Educational Supplies / pupil
£369
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£72
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,203,768 · 930 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,425,183
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£59,125
Targeted funding for 55 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£179,528
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£18,188
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£9,644
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£321,976
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£148,638
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£57,731
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£74,462
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,358 / 1,300(104%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
GCSE Results Day is 21 August 2025 with deadline for responding to Sixth Form applications on 22 August 2025. Academic standards are required for qualified appeals.
1:18.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
92.64%
Qualified Teachers
4.51%
Absence Rate
8.13%
Persistent Absence
1:1 Chromebook scheme, Library open for homework Monday-Thursday until 16:30, Science laboratories, IT rooms, Technology rooms, Dining Room, Sports facilities, Wellbeing Space.
Sports
Various sports teams competing in friendly, league, district, county, regional and national competitions. Sports include Athletics, Cross Country, Hockey, Basketball, Swimming, Badminton, Dance, Netball, Trampolining, Football, Tennis, Cricket, Squash.
STEM
Science laboratories with proper equipment including Bunsen burners. IT facilities with Chromebooks for all students, Google Suite programs, access to Internet and reference programs.
Arts
Music ensembles including Junior Strings, Wind Band, Steel Pans. Drama activities available. Art lessons mentioned.
Library
Library and Information Centre open Monday-Thursday 8:15am-4:30pm, Friday 8:15am-3:40pm. Students can borrow 7 items, loan period 2 weeks. ePlatform with eBooks and eAudiobooks. Available for homework during break, lunch and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent upgrade to school's technical infrastructure and comprehensive review of digital learning tools
Over 25 subjects offered, various House activities including Dance, Drama, Music, range of sports. Activities include Basketball, Chess, Choir, Cross Country, Dance, History Club, Hockey, Football, Athletics, Science Club, Design Technology, Swimming, Space Club, Junior Strings, Wind Band, Steel Pans, Drama.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music ensembles and instrumental tuition available. Ensembles include Junior Strings, Wind Band, Steel Pans. Drama activities available through clubs and House events.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
School visits available with consent, contact details and medical information required. Code of conduct for residential visits.
Community Service
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, local charity fundraising, community volunteering through sixth form enrichment programme, literacy support in local primary schools
Uniform
Only 3 branded items required: AHS Blazer, AHS Skirt, AHS PE Top. Other items can be sourced from any retailer. Pre-loved Uniform Shop available. Incorrect uniform results in B2 lunchtime detention.
School Meals
Catering provision run by external caterer, available at breakfast, break and lunch. Food can be purchased in Dining Room, from Catering Trailer or via Pre Order app. Opening times: Breakfast 08:00-08:30, Break 11:10-11:30, Lunch 13:30-14:15.
Homework Policy
Realistic and relevant homework set, typically 2-3 pieces per day for Year 7. Students expected to take responsibility for learning, be organized and meet deadlines.
Behaviour Policy
Clear expectations with praise, rewards and sanctions. Core values: Boundless aspiration, Resilient bravery, Curious engagement, Selfless generosity. Students expected to be punctual, have correct uniform and equipment, line up quietly before lessons.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones not allowed during school day and may be confiscated if seen. Should be turned off and put away upon entering school gate, may be turned on at 3:30pm.
SEND Provision
SEND area available. Miss Brunt is Wellbeing Assistant for KS3 and Year 10.
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Arriva Bus Route 16 from Aylesbury Town Centre, Chiltern Community Transport
Nearest Station: Aylesbury
Transport Info
School recommends arriving by bus with designated lanes in the coach park. Parents must not drive into school to drop off or pick up. Roads around school are extremely busy. Students can cycle if they have passed cycling proficiency test and must wear safety helmet.
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